Indian Team
We range between the ages of 17 to 30. We are a mix of talents — writers, editors, photographers, marketeers, students and communication managers. YET … we are bonded together for our urge to spread awareness about the positivity happening all around ourselves. Spread across the length and breadth of India, we are present in UK and US as well. Winners of the United Nations Online Voluntary Award for 2010, we are …. team INDIA, of the YOUTH LEADER MAGAZINE.
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OUR CORE TEAM
Ritika Verma (Creative Director) – I am a writer and currently a student of Bournemouth University studying Advertising and Marketing Communications. I am also a Mass Media graduate (Journalism) from Mumbai University. I am into anything that’s adventurous and inspiring. A 24-year-old creative enthusiast with dance as my form of expression, I like to be where positive energy is. Being a journalist, writer, energetic and an enthusiast, I believe world is ready for the paradigm shift, the much awaited movement towards positive change, by developing the thought process and instilling hope. Mail -> ritika.youthleader@gmail.com
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Samarpita Mukherjee-Sharma (Creative Director and Editor) – Practical, yet a romantic — I thrive on the smell and sound of paper binded together into fiction. My dream career still being that of a bartender and an author, I currently write and edit to make money and spin stories for the little ones to make myself happy.
With a Masters in Economics as well as Mass Media, I hope to successfully use my knowledge and expertize to help change makers reach out to the rest of the world. I also hope to have my own short stories for children published in some time. Mail-> samarpita.youthleader@gmail.com
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Tarun Chawla (Photographer, Web Admin & SEC) – An internationally published photographer and web developer, I am making a living through the internet. Developer and admin for Youth Leader India website and an engineer by education, I did photography by choice and want to be a manager! That’s how I define myself!
Photography has been a passion since my school days when I had more pictures of empty scenes and less headcounts. I finally got my first digital camera when I was in college and embarked on a journey towards becoming a photographer.
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Priyanka Ohri (Writer and Editor) – I am a writer and editor for Youth Leader India. I believe that my knowledge, qualification and skills can contribute substantially to make an aware and a better world and I am just trying my best to put to use all the three. I love traveling and my dream is to travel the world ‘alone’, see every corner, like a bird would. Most importantly, I believe that all that matters in this world is a heart set on good things. If so, one can change the destiny, not only of oneself, but also of the entire world, all you have to do is believe in your heart. However, currently I am still finding my feet and myself, still finding that one thing, on which I would like to work all my life, spend it without regrets.
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Akanksha Gulia (Writer) – A final year engineering student, I am passionate about writing and environment. I have been actively involved in youth leadership and environment related activities and I strongly believe, “Youth is the power to facilitate change and make world a better place to live in”. I am an International Climate Champion 2010, a British Council programme and I have also worked with Delhi Greens in the past.
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Nupur Sachdeva (Writer/Recruit – Incharge) – I like to live in a world of my own with all my favourite things and people around! I’m an introvert yet very talkative; I want peace around me yet very noisy myself! I like to research and explore new things. I like to connect with people from different countries and cultures. Not too studious but managed to get a degree in Mass Communication, Journalism and English Literature. I aspire to work for UNICEF where I can lend a helping hand to the children who dream of going to school, and not work at tea stalls or stroll on roads. I very much like to volunteer for NGOs and assist them in which ever I can….
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Parth Joshi (Writer) – I work as a marketing no-good, while away time, squander on monkey see, monkey do idiosyncrasies, and think of myself as the cleanest dirty soul around! Love to wander, cycle, click, scribble… If all the world was apple pie and all the seas were ink and all the trees were bread and cheese what would we have to drink?!
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Apurva Joshi (writer) – An explorer by nature,i am on a ceaseless quest for new experiences and adventures . I love travelling to and never shy away from taking the road less travelled.An avid reader, i particularly enjoy classics and psychological thrillers.At present i am honing my culinary skills.Currently I am pursuing my MBA in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
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OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Ronak-Shah Batham (Writer) – I balance, I weave, I dodge, I frolic, and I pay my bills on time. On weekends, to let off steam, I participate in wrestling matches with my 2 year toddler, where I usually WIN fair and square! When I’m bored, I clean and scrub till I can see my face in the tiles of the floor! I am a dynamic figure, often seen reading books or playing PS3. Having 7 years of work experience in BPO industry, I enjoy thinking, enjoy learning, enjoy working and I am able to bear work pressure. Having won several awards and trophies for work excellence, what else can I say; I am a woman with lots of SUBSTANCE!
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Devashish Dhar (Writer) - I am an Equity Analyst by profession and based out of Gurgaon. A graduate from India’s pioneer undergraduate B-School – CBS, I am currently working in a financial research firm. A staunch believer of – ‘ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country’, I pursue my interest in political developments, international development, public policy, and history after my work hours. I am also a voracious reader and world cinema enthusiast, along with having interests in swimming and music. Going by my belief – ‘This is the best time to be an Indian to make a worthy difference’, in the long run I wish to work towards infusing contemporary and robust fundamentals in India’s public policy.
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Siddhant Sadangi (Writer) - I’m a 17 year old lad from Orissa. A vegetarian by choice, I won a State level quiz on the environment organised by the MoEF. There has been no turning back since.
Always in the quest of ”being the change I want to see”, I give full support to issues concerning the environment and animal rights. If you are looking for somebody resourceful and full of ideas, it’s me. Currently involved in plantation projects representing my page GreenGaians, I aim to make an impact someday….somehow.
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Sushma Shashidhara (Writer) - With a Masters in Mass Communication, I am a writer by profession and an ardent traveler and photographer by choice. I am extremely gregarious and yet at times I cherish the moments of silence which lets me synchronize thoughts and possible initiatives I could work through my NGO Paatshala. I am witty and I love reading, mostly fiction. With an upbringing in a family which has been involved in socially responsible projects, getting inclined to social work was something inherent for me. I strongly believe that the much awaited change in the mindset of people about social and environmental issues has initiated, mainly due to the proactive participation of youth across continents.
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Sonal Asgotraa (Writer) – I am a techie who is extremely passionate about writing. I consistently strive to challenge my boundaries and become a better person than I was the day before. I am an inquisitive soul, yearning to explore new places and discover new things at all times. I love reading, traveling and interacting with like-minded people. I strongly believe in following one’s dreams and living, as if this is all there is. I aim to make some worthwhile contributions, in helping to make the world around me, a better place. My ultimate fantasy is to see the earth twirling from space, shimmering in all its beauty and I hope to make it there someday!
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Karthik Krishnamoorthy (Writer) - Associated with one of the top MNCs I am a multi-tasker and a major movie buff. A fact difficult to neglect would be the chances of you running into me at one of those theatres in Hyderabad playing a new movie. As a dreamer, I believe in exploring and wearing new creative hats, while also being associated with NGOs. Sales, management and photography are few other things that I am passionate about.
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Akansha Singh (Writer) - I am a graduate from Delhi University and being a marketer
by profession, I am currently getting people drunk on beer (DO NOT DRINK N DRIVE).
I totally trip on good food, chocolates, dancing and Pink Floyd and my current obsession being traveling and exploring all possible places on the face of planet Earth. I like reading and I am ardent dog lover too. Always yearning to learn, I am trying my hands on guitar right now! And, one day I dream of making a perfect cocktail.
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Shikha Nehra (Writer) - I’m a journalism student with diverse interests. I can be seen watching movies, browsing shelves of libraries or taking pictures of anything. I’m inquisitive about everything in life. Dancing is my second passion after writing.
I love tweeting. I believe that in life one must have no regrets. Therefore, I at least for once want to do all the things that I can. Some day I want to write a novel or direct a movie so that I can give my visions to others in the form of story telling.
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Garima Choudhary (Writer) - I am soon to graduate in Veterinary and Animal Science. I belong to desert of India that’s Rajasthan. Reading books specially astrology, to analyze human brain is one of my favorite hobbies. Apart from this, I love to do cycling and clicking with my cam. I enjoy travelling to different places. But the best place I find in this world is my college clinic and I enjoy a lot treating various species animals.
I got a privileged life and I got chance to become a doctor so I am trying to become a expert in my field so that I can pay back to the society, and help the needy that’s the mission of my life.
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Saumya Agrawal (Writer) : I am currently a home maker residing in New York City. I did my undergraduate studies at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in Mathematics and Computing and then pursued my graduate studies at New York University in Mathematics in Finance. In my childhood I wanted to do something different. In college I always wanted to contribute to India through some meaningful contributions. So here I am trying to make a positive change through writing about the achievements of a few people through Youth Leader Magazine, who are working to make the world a better place to live in. My interests include painting, cooking, programming, mathematics and finance.
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Krithika Muralidhara (Writer): I am a software engineer by profession. I take interest in activities like music, dance and swimming. I love doing crazy, silly and random fun things. I aspire to become a teacher soon, as I love being with kids. I enjoy being surprised by life everyday and love to learn from the same. I believe in honesty, courage, love, service and detest hypocrites. I desire to serve the society better and make the world a better place to live in.
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Kawaldeep Kaur (Writer): I am a Research Scholar at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. Reading is a passion and Writing- a self satisfying experience. I strongly believe in the power of dreams and visualise myself as a Dream Maker. Weaving magic with words is what I wish to accomplish.
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Shreya Chhabra (writer): I am a second-year engineering student with zeal to do something different and creative. Firmly believing in the power of words, I totally love reading and writing. With a flair for photography and a passion for history, it gets easier to while away my time. Other than that, I am a tech-freak, a blogger and a crazy movie buff. I love exploring the nooks and crannies of Delhi and finding out the hidden history. I want to write a book on Mughals and their magnanimous life. I am an ardent supporter of animal rights and would like to do something for them in the near future.
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